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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1908
Page
5
Heavy rains flood the Third ward sewer construction causing a trench collapse. A 15 year old boy riding a horse fell in and was rescued after arduous efforts. Fred Guensler suffered serious injuries and remains confined to bed. Authorities warn drivers in the ward to use extreme caution after dark.
The proceedings against James Tisdell have been settled out of court. The F and F Piano company displays a fine line in the Mackay building front room. The Knights of Columbia host a card party tonight at the club rooms for members and their ladies. F C Meier and wife arrived safely Sunday evening at Canon City Colorado where they will reside. Harvey McCool returned today from Champaign after visiting his brother Charles and attending the Illinois Northwestern football game on Saturday.
Today's Market Report lists dec wheat at 103 1/2 cents, dec corn 64 1/2, dec oats 49 1/2, jan pork 16.45, jan lard 9.42, jan ribs 8.60. Union Stock Yards cattle 25,000 steady to 10 higher, bees 3.30 to 7.70, hogs 45,000 up 5 to 10, mixed 5.35 to 6.15, heavy 5.40 to 5.60, bulk 5.70 to 6.05, sheep 25,000 steady 2.40 to 4.70. Chicago Board of Trade quotes through C D Anderson show open 1.0854 high 1.0334 low 1.0834.
Grace Church hosts an organ recital Tuesday at 8 by former church organist Reginald W. Martin. The program includes two anthems by the full choir and varied organ selections. Critics praised recent vesper choir work, and the recital is expected to meet the church’s high standards.
Invitations issued for the Plumb era Gas Fitters and Steam Fitters union fourth annual ball at Masonic Temple on Wednesday December 9. Event includes cards and dancing. General committee members include C L Gilbert Oscar River and William Hoffman with Hoffman also handling floor duties. Other organizers listed: George McKnight Robert Ludska Otto Witzleb Randall Knipschild C L Gilbert doors Wardrobe Louis Confer and John McKenna.
The Ron Molders Union selects the Masonic temple ball room for its tenth annual ball to be held Wednesday night. Cibler's Orchestra will play and committees promise a warm welcome to all attending friends.
The F D D club hosts a skating party at the Roller rink tomorrow night. The Married Owls are guests of Mr and Mrs Emil Haeni Wednesday evening. Card prizes for the Military ball and card party Thursday night are on display at C H Little and Co. A card and sewing party for St Vincent's orphanage will be held tomorrow afternoon at St Pius hall. The Freeport High sophomores plan their annual fall party Wednesday evening in the gym. Mrs Augusta Burkhart entertained at euchre this afternoon and will host bridge at her North Galena avenue home Wednesday afternoon.
A condensed notices page lists multiple social events and lectures from November 6 to December 5. Highlights include Dr. David Beaton’s lecture on November 23 at the Y. Joe Fifer’s dancing and social events at Lexington hall. Molders’ Union ball at Masonic temple. Patriarchs Militant Grand Military Ball. Margaret’s Guild matinee dance. Thanksgiving matinee dance. Amity Society charity ball. Prof. Dawson’s early hour social. English Reformed church dedication. Euterpean concert by Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Butler. and a Plumbers Gas Fitter Union annual party at the Masonic temple.
The schedule lists events including Cinderella on November 3 and Svengali and Company from November 24 to 28 plus December 6 Lyman Howe’s moving pictures. The brief item notes theater offerings and dates.
Mr and Mrs John Gellman of Eleroy recently wed there and spent a short day in Freeport this week. They plan to make Rockford their future home after the wedding and relocation.
Residents are urged to bring contributions and pledged solicitations to Mrs Farwell's on December 1 at 3 p.m. for marking of all articles. The sale will take place on December 4 and 5.
A mixed verse fragment set features a boastful invitation to become a cook with rewards including money, fancy clothing, and books. Dialogue entries mock social pretensions and domestic disputes, citing resources traded for service. The piece references a magazine caption and news-tasting quips about Newcomb and Swamphursters.
A playful exchange from the Cleveland Plain Dealer hints at social matchmaking and mishaps. A tier maid claims Jane Blossom, newly flush with money, pursues marriage to a duke while a humorous mispronunciation scene unfolds about grooming and propriety.
A Chicago News sentence describes a man gifting an autumn leaf as a comparison to a woman's cheeks. She ignores him with a frosty gaze. The rival turns the red leaf to yellow, signaling a shift in affection or attention.
A lawyer, stammering during a courtroom exchange, asks why the judge pronounces as he does. The judge reacts with a sharp retort while the lawyer tries a joke about errors, citing an old quip associated with the New Orleans Times-Democrat.
A Chicago News excerpt recalls a stranger remarking on poor soil in the region while a neighbor kid jokes about a fan on an adjoining farm plowing up a tin can containing $50 last week. The lines capture rustic humor and local color from the era.
A short, clipped note from the New York Telegram recounts Wyn giving a girl a violin as a gift with the remark that the present would have no strings attached, reflecting a clever early 20th century quip about commitment and relationships.
Poultry at wholesale prices listed for turkeys twenty cents geese ten cents ducks twelve cents hens maybe one price per spring at the Poultry House 161 arena. Open evenings. Old phone 357 new 261.
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